Amy Peck discusses the implications of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) extending its I-9 verification flexibility in the wake of COVID-19 and best practices for ensuring compliance in “Form I-9 Remote Review Extended Through Summer 2021,” published by SHRM.
Archives for June 3, 2021
Andrew Maunz Discusses Implications of Contractor Misclassification
Andrew Maunz discusses the practical, compliance and enforcement implications of worker misclassification and related litigation issues to watch as the EEOC considers addressing challenges facing potentially misclassified workers in “Gig Work, Contractor Status Land on EEOC’s Anti-Bias Radar,” published by Bloomberg Law.
Adams and Pritt Author Article on Discrimination Claim Based on Alcoholism
Mark Adams, a partner in the Labor & Employment Practice Group, and Jacob Pritt, an associate in the Labor & Employment Practice Group, wrote the article “5th Circuit Rejects Disability Discrimination Claim Based on Alcoholism,” republished by HR Daily Advisor.
Incentives and Education: Promoting COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace
On May 28, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its guidance relating to employers’ obligations and limitations in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in the workplace. Most notably, the EEOC’s newly revised guidance gave the go-ahead to employers seeking to incentivize COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace.
Littler Adds Shareholder Gerardo Hernandez in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (June 2, 2021) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Gerardo V. Hernandez as a shareholder in its Fresno office. Hernandez joins from Raimondo & Associates. His arrival follows a number of key lateral additions in the last several months,
5 Myths About Flexible Work
“Flexibility might be great in theory, but it just doesn’t work for us.”
Birmingham Beverage to Pay $825,000 to Settle EEOC Lawsuit for Race Discrimination
Birmingham Beverage Company, Inc. doing business as AlaBev, a Birmingham-based wholesale distributor and importer of beer, cider, alcohol-free drinks and specialty foods, will pay $825,000 and furnish other relief to settle a race discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
Biden is ‘proudly pro-union.’ Can he reverse labor’s long decline?
As Joe Biden launched his presidential run, he made an early stop at the Washington headquarters of the AFL-CIO to meet with its president, Richard Trumka.
Employers Can Require Workers To Get COVID-19 Vaccine, Says EEOC
U.S. employers may require existing workers and new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19, per new guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
OK, but will there be snacks? As workers return to the office, some perks like Taco Tuesdays may be in question
There’s a lot that Lindsay Duran has been thinking about as some of her co-workers are slowly starting to come back to the office.
Employers and the great reshuffling of American workers
Evan Sohn, Recruiter.com chairman and CEO, on working from home, the worker shortage, the hunt for talent and the jobs most in demand in today’s economy.
Millions Of Women Haven’t Rejoined The Workforce — And May Not Anytime Soon
On the day in April 2020 that Valerie Mekki lost her job, she was scared to share the bad news with her children. So she hid in her room for 45 minutes.
Why Are People Not Coming Back to the Workforce?
Nathan Sheets of Pgim talks about when the country could return to full employment again.
There’s A Superhero Inside Of You: 5 Lessons For Achieving Success In The Workforce
Recent projections show women’s employment rates may not recover until 2024—two full years after a full recovery for men.
Employers should revamp their PTO policies for the post-COVID workplace
Thanks to COVID-19, issues like depression, obesity and burnout are on the rise, making it imperative for employees to utilize time off to rest and recharge.